I've been hired to do genealogy for Tyler's grandfather. I was really worried at first that I wouldn't know what I was doing and that he was wasting his money. And although I took a family history class at BYU I was still concerned. I took the class over 5 years ago! And things change in the genealogical world as far as technology and programs!
But after one overwhelmingly disappointing experience at the local family history center I soon got lucky. I went to a closer and more efficient center and I've had great success since! I "hit gold" when I googled one of Tyler's ancestors and found one, just one, amazing and true article! And it has brought to me so many more leads! I have more facts to find more facts! And it's been addicting! I LOVE to leave the house to go to work (except when Jocelyn starts bawling). But honestly it's nice to get away. And I am learning so much. I have taken several classes at the SLC center and I feel so empowered! I just want to do all my genealogy (though that will be hard bcse it's been done for many many generations back). And Tyler has been watching the kids while he reads or prepares for classes. And the house hasn't fallen apart! And his ancestors have inredible stories! From working in poorhouses to illegitimated children. It's like solving a mystery every time! I always loved the game "Clue".
Anyway, I just wanted to share w/you the "spirit of Elijaah (or is it Elisha?)" I love doing this work and I feel like I am accomplishing something good. I like that part the best.
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You got it right the first time. It's the Spirit of Elijah. :) I need to start doing family history! If you need any help, talk to Kristen or my dad. They're both pros. Kristen was a family history missionary for a while just barely up in Salt Lake and they are taking a trip together in March to England just to do family history research!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! It's sure fun to do something you absolutely love and get paid for it? Fun! That's neat that you came across something that helped you. That always makes it worth it!
ReplyDeletehannah, you are amazing! I need to talk with you about your strategies!!! Kenneth and I went to the family history library before Ian was born, and spent 2 hours with nothing. We thought we had a lead, then nothing. Oh is it so hard! Kenneth's dad's side is stuck in colorado somewhere in like the 1850's. One of those "left his family" guys, and we haven't tracked him or his family down. so sad. I am so impressed! How nice to get away too!!! You are doing your family such an honor!!! Love ya!
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